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They found people still making their way to the site and called for backup as they began turning youngsters away.

As the situation developed, officers ordered the music be turned off and started to disperse the crowds.

Parents soon began to arrive to pick-up their children, with one dad allegedly refusing to obey a police cordon.

News of the event appeared to have gone viral on the internet, with college students travelling from all over the county to attend

He was arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer in the course of their duty.

Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman
Susan Rolling said: 'Officers attended an unlicensed music event just
after 11pm on Saturday after complaints from those living in the area.

'On arrival at the scene, they discovered more than 300 people present and more still trying to attend.

'The event itself was being held in a barn on the site.

'Many of those attending the event were heavily intoxicated, and several received medical treatment.

'Officers took steps to locate the organisers of the event, who were informed that the gathering was illegal.

'Action was then taken to disband the crowd, and the site was cleared at shortly after 4am.'

Chief inspector Andy Houghton, police commander for the area, warned the force would take a 'robust stance' on any unlicensed music event.

He added: 'These type of illegal gatherings cause disruption and distress to local communities and anyone organising or attending such an event runs the risk of gaining a criminal record.

'Those who organise them can be prosecuted and end up with a fine of up to 20,000 pounds, and even six months in jail.'

A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said: 'If vital resources are diverted to cope with people who choose to drink irresponsibly they are not available to respond to others suffering genuinely life-threatening medical injury or illness.

'We would urge people to consider their actions. It costs 247 pounds every time we send a resource out.

'We ask people to access the service appropriately and be mindful it is their money we are spending.'

Police continue to investigate.

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Sleepy village descends into chaos when hundreds of ravers descend on private 'barn dance' organised by farmer's son